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Radio designed for the people of GalesburgTue, 03 Mar 2015 22:12:17 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.1Group Targets “Sweepstakes” Machines in ILhttp://wgil.com/v3/2014/10/16/group-targets-sweepstakes-machines-in-il/
http://wgil.com/v3/2014/10/16/group-targets-sweepstakes-machines-in-il/#commentsThu, 16 Oct 2014 14:35:20 +0000http://wgil.com/v3/?p=17272CHICAGO (AP) — An anti-crime group wants to eradicate what it says are illegal video gambling machines at bars and other venues across Illinois.

The Chicago Crime Commission will formally launch its campaign against “sweepstakes” machines Thursday. It claims organized crime controls many of the devices, which offer gift coupons or wagering credits.

The effort includes mailing a new informational book to every Illinois sheriff and state’s attorney.

The group’s executive vice president, Art Bilek, says Thursday “marks the beginning of a drive to knock these machines out” of Illinois.

A bill that would close a loophole and explicitly outlaw the devices made its way through the state Senate this year but stalled in the House. Crime Commission spokesman John Pastuovic says there are plans to reintroduce it.

]]>CHICAGO (AP) — An anti-crime group wants to eradicate what it says are illegal video gambling machines at bars and other venues across Illinois.

The Chicago Crime Commission will formally launch its campaign against “sweepstakes” machines Thursday. It claims organized crime controls many of the devices, which offer gift coupons or wagering credits.

The effort includes mailing a new informational book to every Illinois sheriff and state’s attorney.

The group’s executive vice president, Art Bilek, says Thursday “marks the beginning of a drive to knock these machines out” of Illinois.

A bill that would close a loophole and explicitly outlaw the devices made its way through the state Senate this year but stalled in the House. Crime Commission spokesman John Pastuovic says there are plans to reintroduce it.

]]>http://wgil.com/v3/2014/10/16/group-targets-sweepstakes-machines-in-il/feed/0Man accused Of Assaulting Gaming Officialshttp://wgil.com/v3/2014/01/31/man-accused-of-assaulting-gaming-officials/
http://wgil.com/v3/2014/01/31/man-accused-of-assaulting-gaming-officials/#commentsFri, 31 Jan 2014 18:30:52 +0000http://wgil.com/v3/?p=860A Fulton County resident is accused of attacking two men representing the Illinois Gaming Board while at a bar where video gaming units are believed to be in use.

The Fulton County Sheriffs Department says the incident happened yesterday at a bar in Table Grove near the McDonough County line. Officials say as two Illinois Gaming Board special agents were conducting an inspection of the establishment, 52-year-old Gilbert McMillan went up to them, yelling racial slurs at them.

Deputies say McMillan then struck one of the agents and pushed another, but that the agents were able to subdue him until deputies arrived.

McMillan, deputies say, also fought with Fulton County Jail staff as he was being booked.

McMillan faces three-counts of Aggravated Battery to a Police Officer, two counts of committing a Hate Crime, and one count of Obstructing a Peace Officer.

]]>A Fulton County resident is accused of attacking two men representing the Illinois Gaming Board while at a bar where video gaming units are believed to be in use.

The Fulton County Sheriffs Department says the incident happened yesterday at a bar in Table Grove near the McDonough County line. Officials say as two Illinois Gaming Board special agents were conducting an inspection of the establishment, 52-year-old Gilbert McMillan went up to them, yelling racial slurs at them.

Deputies say McMillan then struck one of the agents and pushed another, but that the agents were able to subdue him until deputies arrived.

McMillan, deputies say, also fought with Fulton County Jail staff as he was being booked.

McMillan faces three-counts of Aggravated Battery to a Police Officer, two counts of committing a Hate Crime, and one count of Obstructing a Peace Officer.